The 2019 Domaine de Saint-Prefert Châteauneuf du Pape Collection Charles Giraud is a standout red wine from the Southern Rhone region of France. This vintage is a proprietary blend composed of 60% Grenache and 40% Mourvèdre, which showcases the richness and complexity typical of Châteauneuf du Pape wines. Both Jeb Dunnuck and Jeff Leve awarded this wine an exceptional score of 99 points, underscoring its remarkable quality.

Jeb Dunnuck describes the wine as having a "deep ruby/plum color" and highlights its "rich, savory, complex bouquet" featuring notes of black raspberries, cassis, toasted spice, cured meats, and graphite. He emphasizes the influence of Mourvèdre in this blend, noting its full-bodied, concentrated, and structured nature, complemented by a "seamless, flawlessly balanced profile." Dunnuck suggests that this wine will benefit from 4-5 years of aging and has the potential to age gracefully for 20-25 years, calling it "another thrilling wine from this estate."

Jeff Leve also praises the Mourvèdre's contribution, which imparts a "cool, peppery, meaty, full-bodied quality" to the wine, enhancing layers of plums, kirsch, black raspberries, and cherries. Leve appreciates the wine's dark, deep, opulent, and rich character, while also recognizing its balance, refinement, elegance, and plush texture. He notes the wine's "beautiful sense of symmetry, length, and purity in the endnote." Leve recommends allowing the wine to age for at least 5 years to fully appreciate its opulence and complexity, with a drinking window extending from 2025 to 2040.

This 2019 vintage marks the final release of the Charles Giraud label, as future single vineyard wines will be blended into one cuvée starting with the 2020 vintage.